ACTi ENR-2000 V4.00.02 Administrator Manual

Category
Network Video Recorders (NVR)
Type
Administrator Manual
ENR-2000 Series
System Administrators Manual
2014/01/28
For V4.00.02 Firmware
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Legal Notice
Disclaimer
The information contained in this document is intended for general information purposes.
ACTi Corporation shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or
consequential damages arising from the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
The English version of this document is the official one for all purpose. All the translated
versions are provided as a convenience. Any discrepancies or differences created in the
translations of any other languages are not legally binding.
Copyright
Copyright © 2013-2014 ACTi Corporation All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
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Corporation.
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All other product or company names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or
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Regulatory Compliance Information
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by
the responsible party for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
European Community Compliance Statement
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
Class B Information Technology Equipment according to European
Standard EN 55022 and EN 55024. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which cause the user be
require to take adequate measures.
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About This Manual
Target Audience
This manual is intended for System Administrators who are responsible for installing and
setting up video surveillance system. The reader is expected to know the fundamentals of IP
surveillance system integration and to own the administrative privileges to install and
configure all the devices.
You may also check the product page for updates and documents.
http://www.acti.com/product/category/Standalone_NVR
Technical Support
If you have any questions during system installation, please feel free to contact our engineers
via our Customer Help Desk platform http://www.acti.com/CHD.
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Table of Contents
1 Legal Notice 2
Disclaimer ………………………………………………………………………2
Copyright……………………………………………………..………………2
Trademarks ............................................................................................ 2
Regulatory Compliance Information .................................................... 3
2 About This Manual 4
Target Audience .................................................................................... 4
Technical Support .................................................................................. 4
3 Table of Contents 5
4 Introduction 11
Product Overview ................................................................................ 11
ENR Server / Client Architecture ......................................................... 11
Remote Client PC Requirements ......................................................... 12
Display Video Performance ................................................................. 13
Local Client - Live View / Playback .............................................. 13
Remote Live View ....................................................................... 14
Remote Playback ........................................................................ 14
Supported Video Format ..................................................................... 15
5 Get Started 16
What’s in the Box ................................................................................ 16
At A Glance ......................................................................................... 17
Front Panel ................................................................................. 17
Rear Panel .................................................................................. 17
Power Button & Reset Button ............................................................. 18
Turn on the Device ...................................................................... 18
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Turn off the Device ...................................................................... 18
Reset to Factory Default ............................................................. 19
LED Indicators ...................................................................................... 19
6 Installation 20
Prepare the Devices ............................................................................. 20
Cameras ..................................................................................... 20
Monitor ........................................................................................ 21
USB Devices ............................................................................... 21
USB Storage Device ................................................................... 21
Hard Disks .................................................................................. 21
Install the Hard Disks .......................................................................... 22
Step 1 Remove the Tray .............................................................. 22
Step 2 Mount the Disk ................................................................ 23
Network Connection Architecture ...................................................... 24
LAN 1 Port .................................................................................. 24
Connection Setting Example 1 .................................................... 24
LAN 2 Port .................................................................................. 25
Connection Setting Example 2 .................................................... 25
Connect the Devices ............................................................................ 26
Quick Setup ......................................................................................... 27
Step 1: Log in to ENR ................................................................. 27
Step 2: Format the Hard Disks .................................................... 28
Step 3: Add Cameras .................................................................. 28
Auto Add 29
Search Cameras 29
7 Local Client Operation 31
Log in to / out of ENR.......................................................................... 31
Log In .......................................................................................... 31
Change UI language 31
Remember Login Information 31
Set Auto Login 31
Live Page UI Overview ......................................................................... 32
Input Devices ....................................................................................... 33
Onscreen Keyboard .................................................................... 33
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Mouse Settings ........................................................................... 34
Onscreen Keyboard Settings ...................................................... 34
Set Cameras ......................................................................................... 35
Add Cameras .............................................................................. 35
Copy Camera Settings ................................................................ 37
Delete Cameras .......................................................................... 38
Change Camera Settings ............................................................ 39
(A) Video Format and Transmission Properties 39
(B) Fine-tune the Image: Brightness/Contrast/Saturation/Hue 40
(C) Motion Settings 41
Configure PTZ Presets ............................................................... 42
Open PTZ Panel 42
Manipulate PTZ Movements 42
Go to Preset Points 43
Edit PTZ Preset Tour 44
Device Information ............................................................................. 45
Network Settings ................................................................................. 46
IP Settings .................................................................................. 47
Change Port Setting ................................................................... 48
Enable DHCP Server 49
Enable DDNS Service 50
Date & Time ......................................................................................... 51
Setup Manually ........................................................................... 51
Synchronize with Time Zone ....................................................... 51
E-mail Settings ..................................................................................... 52
Disk Management ............................................................................... 54
Storage Device Types ................................................................. 54
Format Hard Disks ...................................................................... 55
Storage Settings - Set Recording Deletion Rule ......................... 55
Check Disk Status ...................................................................... 56
Manage Abnormal Disks ............................................................. 57
Schedule Recordings ........................................................................... 58
Event-Recording File Length....................................................... 59
Set the Recording Schedule ....................................................... 59
Set the Event Schedule .............................................................. 60
Copy Schedule ........................................................................... 60
Event Management ............................................................................. 61
Event-Handling Schedule ........................................................... 61
Set Event Rules .......................................................................... 62
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Clear Event Rules ....................................................................... 64
Copy Event Rules ....................................................................... 65
Joystick…………………………………………………………………………66
System Log .......................................................................................... 67
Export System Log ..................................................................... 68
User Group Management ................................................................... 69
Add a Group ............................................................................... 69
Edit / Delete a Group .................................................................. 70
Add a User .................................................................................. 70
Edit / Delete a User ..................................................................... 71
Upgrade Firmware .............................................................................. 72
Backup / Restore Settings .................................................................... 73
Backup ........................................................................................ 73
Restore ....................................................................................... 74
Customize Live Screen Layout ............................................................. 75
Change Channel Position ........................................................... 75
Change Layout ............................................................................ 75
Execute Sequence Patrol ............................................................ 77
Save a Customized View ............................................................ 77
Set a Default View ....................................................................... 77
Customize System Language ............................................................... 78
Modify the Wording ..................................................................... 78
Restore the Wording ................................................................... 79
8 Remote Client Operation 80
Access ENR Server ................................................................................ 80
Find ENR in Your Network ........................................................... 80
Via UPnP Connection ................................................................. 81
Via ACTi IP Utility ....................................................................... 82
Log In / Out ......................................................................................... 83
Log In .......................................................................................... 83
Enter Account & Password 83
Change UI language 83
Remember Login Information 83
Log Out ....................................................................................... 83
Accept ActiveX Controls Installation ........................................... 84
Setup Wizard ....................................................................................... 85
Setup the System ................................................................................. 86
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Set System Name ....................................................................... 86
Set Date & Time .......................................................................... 87
Change Time Zone 87
Change Date and Time 87
Set Daylight Saving 87
Set NTP Server 87
Synchronize with Client Computer’s Time 88
Configure Network Settings ........................................................ 89
Current IP Configurations 89
IP Settings 89
Enable DHCP Server 90
Set HTTP Port 91
Enable DDNS Service 91
Set E-mail Notification Service.................................................... 93
Live Screen Event List Setting .................................................... 94
Live Page UI Overview ......................................................................... 95
Set Cameras ......................................................................................... 97
Add Cameras .............................................................................. 97
Copy Camera Settings .............................................................. 100
Delete Cameras ........................................................................ 101
Change Camera Settings .......................................................... 101
(A) Video Format and Transmission Properties 101
(B) Motion Settings 102
(C) Fine-tune the Image: Brightness/Contrast/Saturation/Hue 103
Configure PTZ Preset Points 105
Configure PTZ Preset Tour 106
Configure Fisheye Cameras ..................................................... 107
Set Recording Schedule ..................................................................... 110
Event-Recording File Length..................................................... 110
Set the Recording Schedule ..................................................... 111
Set the Event Handling Schedule ............................................. 111
Copy Schedule ......................................................................... 112
Event Management ........................................................................... 113
Set Event Rules ........................................................................ 113
Set System Event rule 113
Set Camera Event rule .............................................................. 114
Response Types ....................................................................... 116
Copy Event Rules ..................................................................... 118
Clear Event Rules ..................................................................... 119
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Disk Management ............................................................................. 120
Format Hard Disks .................................................................... 120
Set Maximum Recording Days .................................................. 121
Check Disk Status .................................................................... 121
Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................ 122
Backup / Restore Settings .................................................................. 123
Backup ...................................................................................... 123
Restore ..................................................................................... 124
User Group Management ................................................................. 125
Add a Group ............................................................................. 125
Edit / Delete a Group ................................................................ 126
Add a User ................................................................................ 127
Account /Password Rules ......................................................... 127
Edit / Delete a User ................................................................... 127
Joystick……………………………………………………………..………128
System Log ........................................................................................ 129
Export System Log ................................................................... 130
Customize Live Screen Layout ........................................................... 131
Add Camera Views to Channels ............................................... 131
Remove Camera Views ............................................................. 131
Execute Sequence Patrol .......................................................... 132
Save a Customized View .......................................................... 132
Set a Default View ..................................................................... 132
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Introduction
Product Overview
ACTi ENR-2000 Series (hereafter referred to as ENR) is a compact and reliable multi-channel
standalone NVR. It features a stable embedded Linux operating system and capabilities of
supporting mega-pixel resolution H.264 streaming, an HDMI output for local display, PTZ
control, scheduled / event-triggered / event speed-up recording, event management,
synchronized playback, time / event-based playback search and video bookmarks. Its smart
Setup Wizard and intuitive user interface allow the system installer to enjoy effortless
installation experience, while making it easy for new users to get acquainted with the
operation by first-time use. Other than the local client, the remote PC client may access the
ENR system simultaneously, and experience user-friendly web interface customized for
browser-based operations.
ENR Server / Client Architecture
In a video surveillance system architecture, ENR serves as service provider, aimed to run
24/7 non-stop a video management service for clients. An ENR Client makes requests for
monitoring video streams or playing back recordings of ENR.
There are two types of ENR clients: Local Client and Remote Client. A client, connecting
from whether a remote computer or from local, will be offered the same functionalities of
ENR.
Local Client: In the local site, the client user directly operates ENR by connecting an HDMI
monitor and a USB mouse to the physical ENR.
Remote Client: Over the TCP/IP network, the Remote Client communicates with ENR
through HTTP Protocol. This client user will have to use a computer with Internet Explorer
to access the ENR web interface, without the need of installing any client program
beforehand. Logging in to ENR is as simple as visiting a website.
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Remote Client PC Requirements
As ENR itself is a self-contained unit, the table below provides basic guidelines only for
selecting proper hardware for the remote PC client. If your live view display quality is not
satisfactory, please consider computers with more advanced spec as the decoding of
multiple channels requires good hardware for smooth performance (*1).
*1 The quality of video display performance lies not only in the hardware but a few variables.
Please refer to Display Video Performance on page 13 for instructions on how to achieve
ideal video performance.
*2 PC Spec requirements are the same for 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
*3 Microsoft Windows operating system has limits on memory and address space,
regardless of the real or virtual memory available on a particular computer.
Please use 64-bit system if your computer has more than 4GB RAM.
*4 Please make sure your operating system is fully patched with the latest service packs.
PC Spec (*2)
Minimum Requirements
CPU Processor
Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66 GHz
RAM
4GB (*3)
Network
Ethernet (1000 Base-T recommended)
Operating System
Windows 7 and Windows 8
(All versions) (*4)
Display Resolution
1080p
Browser
Internet Explorer 9.0 or 10.0
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Display Video Performance
On a Live or Playback screen, ENR handles displayed video differently based on the
combination of the following factors, which you should put into consideration when
configuring your view layout:
(1) The number of channels of your current layout
(2) The format of video stream, e.g. resolution and frame rate.
To balance the loading of the system, ENR will decode only I frames (*1) for viewing when
CPU usage is critical. The video stream is still recorded at its original frame rate no matter at
what quality it is displayed.
To acquire good video display quality, however, it is suggested that you try to use the layout
containing just enough channels, or make use of Sequence Patrol function.
Local Client - Live View / Playback
On local viewing, ENR determines when to enter Decode-I Mode according to these key
references - your selection ofLayout” and the Video Resolution. A layout consisting of
more channels and high-resolution streams are considered more CPU consuming, which is
more likely to trigger Decode-I Mode. For example, by switching the live view layout from 4x4
style (16 channels) to Quad style (4 channels), the video will appear much smoother.
On a local Live View or Playback view, the conditions below ensures the live streaming to be
displayed at a smooth quality(12~30 FPS); otherwise, ENR will decode only I-frames for
each channel.
*1 A video sequence is composed as a series of GOP (Group of Pictures). Among these
pictures, I-frame (Intra-coded picture) is a fully specified picture with complete image
information, while P-frames and B-frames hold only partial image information.
*2 ENR will automatically turn all channels into Decode-I Mode when
the number of layout channels is more than 8.
*3 ENR will automatically turn any channel into Decode-I Mode when its video resolution
is above 1280 x 720 pixels.
Layout Style
1, 2, 4, 1+5, 2+4, 1+7 (*2)
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
4
4
9
9
9
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
6
6
6
6
6
6
8
8
8
1
1
1
3
3
3
6
6
6
1
1
1
0
0
0
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Remote Live View
Aside from user’s behaviors, the hardware specifications of each remote client computer
will affect the Live View display quality. ENR system will observe the outcome of all the
variables (such as dynamic CPU loading) to make adaptations.
For Live View display, you may select a desired display mode to suit your system condition.
On remote Live screen interface, click Application and select Decode I-frame or
Auto Drop Frame.
Adopt Decode I-frame mode or Auto Drop Frame mode based on your client PC condition:
Condition
Decode I mode
Auto Drop Frame Mode (Default)
Scenario
The client PC is with
basic-level hardware
The client PC is with advanced-level
hardware or dedicated for displaying
ENR Live screen
Purpose
Saving as much CPU usage
as possible for other tasks
operated on this PC
Displaying as many video frames as
possible to achieve smooth video
performance.
Display
Rule
Decodes I frame only
Whenever the CPU loading exceeds
80%, random channels will start to
decode I frame for about 15 seconds,
and then return to original frame rate
later. This process will continue until
The CPU loading drops under 80%
User switches to another layout or
page
Remote Playback
Up to 4-channel synchronized playback is allowed on a remote client’s screen.
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Supported Video Format
As 1080p HDMI monitors have become the most extensive products used in various
applications, ENR is designed to conform to this display standard with its capability of
outputting 1080p video stream. Therefore, to reserve as much computing power for ENR unit
as possible, only up to two-megapixel H.264 video stream can be displayed on local Live
screen and Playback screen.
With a client computer, you may still acquire full support for displaying these types of video
codec MPEG4, MJPEG and H.264, and up to five- megapixel video resolution from web
client interface; also, the video stream is recorded at your desired format regardless of the
format of local live stream.
Camera Management
Export / Recording
Local
Live View / Playback
Remote
Live View / Playback
Codec
MPEG4
MJPEG
H.264 (*1)
H.264 (*2)
MPEG4
MJPEG
H.264
Resolution
Up to 2592 x 1944 pixels
Up to 1920 x 1080 pixels (*3)
Up to 2592 x 1944 pixels
*1 ENR’s Auto Add function will only add H.264 video stream.
*2 H.264 is the only displayable codec for local live view and playback. The channels using
other codec will appear blank, although the recording is proceeding normally.
*3 ENR local live view and playback supports only the display of two-megapixel or l resolution
video. The channels using higher resolution video stream will appear blank, although the
recording is proceeding normally.
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Get Started
Whats in the Box
This product package includes the following items:
Item
Description
1
ENR server x 1
2
Printed quick installation guide x 1
3
Power cord x 1 (Plug type varies by region)
4
Hard disk screws x 8
5
USB mouse x 1
ENR Server
Power Cord
Quick Installation Guide
Disk Screws
1
5
4
3
2
USB Mouse
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At A Glance
Front Panel
Rear Panel
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Power Button & Reset Button
You can turn on/ off the device with Power Button.
Turn on the Device
Press down the Power Button and release, the Power
LED will light up and turn solid blue.
Turn off the Device
As the device is powered on, the Power LED and
System LED are both lit, and the Power Button is in
pressed state. To turn ENR off, please do the following:
1. On Live screen, click Setup Power tab, and click “Shutdown.
2. The local display screen will turn black, with an information dialogue box showing up.
Please observe the System LED on front panel, when its orange light is off, you may
press the Power Button to completely shut down the device.
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Reset to Factory Default
By resetting this device, all your system settings will return to factory default, while the
previous recording files are still kept on storage disks. It is strongly recommended that you
back up previous settings with Backup function before resetting to factory default.
1. To begin, please turn off the device first.
2. Press down the Power Button to boot up the
device, immediately press and hold the Reset
Button with a pin or clip, the orange System
LED will light up for about 2~3 seconds, and
you may release the Reset Button as the
orange light is off. The device will then start
the resetting process.
After the device automatically reboots, the resetting process is done and you may log in.
LED Indicators
The LED indicators on front panel show the current device status:
Item
Indicator Status
Light Color
Description
Power LED
Solid
Blue
The device power is on.
System Status
LED
Lights up for three
seconds after Reset
Button is pressed
Orange
The system resetting process is
initializing.
Solid
The system service is running.
HDD LED
Flashing
Orange
The hard disk is busy handling
read or write requests.
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Installation
The installation procedures may vary depending on your site conditions. The procedures
provided in this manual are based on an example consisting of (1) local network, (2) an ENR
unit, (3) ACTi network cameras, (4) a POE network switch and (5) necessary peripherals.
Prepare the Devices
Before starting connecting all the devices together, please read the instructions below to
make sure your devices are ready for ENR system.
Cameras
ENR is able to automatically add the connected devices then immediately displays their live
streams without your further configurations. Please fulfill the conditions below to make sure
your devices are ready for ENR Auto Add function:
1. For a device whose settings has been changed from factory default, make sure
its output stream’s encoder type is H.264, (If this device is in Dual Stream mode, ENR
will only add Stream 1)
2. The device’s connection type is Dynamic mode (DHCP Client). You can configure the
device’s connection settings via its Web Configurator.
If your device is an other brand’s product or you would like to add more streams of a device,
use Search Cameras provided by Camera Setup Wizard
( ACTi camera web configurator interface)
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